{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clayton Academy","outOfStateSupporters":24.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8209743,"projectId":9656092,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation, which made it possible for us to add to our classroom video studio. Ever since we got the materials you donated for, we have been making video presentations. \r\n\r\nStudents have edited their presentations in iMovie on the Macbook we received. On the same laptop they used Photoshop to create graphics to be used in their productions. The LED lighting module adds equipment we've used to establish mood. Before editing their video cuts are saved on our external harddrive. \r\n\r\nIt has been an enriching experience to media production to our classroom. The students are enthused to participate in learning. These materials make our lessons more engaging. And I cannot thank you enough for your generousness.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1764730245452,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-studio-take-two/9656092/","projectTitle":"Classroom Studio Take Two","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8209743_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694444969328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8209743"},{"teacherId":8852620,"projectId":9859596,"letterContent":"I wanted to take the time to say thanks for the donation of Lego sets. The flowers seem to be liked by all the students, so it was a good subject to build. Some students are very excited about them and some like to do other things but the students who like working on them really try to earn the time to do so. It also helps calm the students when distracted about problems at school and out of school.\r\n\r\nI even was able to let the students work on the Lego sets after certain standardized testing which the rules allowed them to work on after the exam. This was a great opportunity for some of the students who never really liked or tried Lego's to work on a set. I have found a few students who enjoy working on them and have never worked with them before. I also had a few students' new fans who are planning on asking for some to work on at home. (Smile)\r\n\r\nWe are still working on the sets, and I pull different parts of sets out as they are finished and or put out not started sets when I get new students in different classes since my student population is always rotating.\r\n\r\nThe Lego's have really added another component to my class which gives students one more activity to work for and earn time on.","fullyFundedDate":1765236671770,"projectUrl":"project/lego-plants-and-flowers-to-bring-cheer-t/9859596/","projectTitle":"Lego Plants and Flowers to Bring Cheer to the School.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Swearingen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852620"},{"teacherId":2156647,"projectId":9828098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our science classroom. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' learning.\r\nWith these headphones, students are now able to fully engage in virtual labs, simulations, and interactive learning experiences without distraction. This technology helps them explore scientific concepts more deeply, work at their own pace, and stay focused during hands‑on digital investigations. For many students, these headphones remove barriers and open the door to a more immersive and accessible learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly enriched our classroom. Please know that your contribution is appreciated not only by me, but by every student who will benefit from these new resources throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1766174252887,"projectUrl":"project/turn-up-the-volume-on-science/9828098/","projectTitle":"“Turn Up the Volume on Science!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156647_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633954708051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2156647"},{"teacherId":9137162,"projectId":8884557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping supply our classroom with comfy chairs, a soothing lamp, and fidgets. Your kindness has truly made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom now includes a safe and welcoming space where students can unwind when they are struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or simply in need of a break from learning. This calm area helps them regulate their emotions, regain focus, and return to learning feeling more comfortable and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an environment where students feel cared for, understood, and empowered to take care of their well-being. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you've made on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1730119393583,"projectUrl":"project/claytons-calming-corner/8884557/","projectTitle":"Clayton's Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9137162"},{"teacherId":9137162,"projectId":9868237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of incentive items such as Legos, paints, games, and snacks for our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students were able to earn these items as rewards for good behavior. They were truly excited about the incentives and were highly motivated to make positive choices in order to earn them. It was wonderful to see how eager they were to behave well and how proud they felt when they reached their goals.\r\n\r\nThese incentive items did more than bring smiles—they encouraged students to try harder, stay focused, and put forth their best effort at school. Your generosity helped create a positive and motivating learning environment, and it has had a lasting impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for investing in our students' success. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763394468892,"projectUrl":"project/shining-stars/9868237/","projectTitle":"Shining Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9137162"},{"teacherId":2156647,"projectId":9700842,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, having snacks available in our classroom has made a meaningful and immediate impact on students every single day. Here are some of the ways your donation is helping:\r\n\r\nImproved Focus and Participation: When students aren't distracted by hunger, they can stay engaged longer.\r\n\r\nSupports Equity for All Students: Your donation ensures every child has what they need to learn comfortably and confidently, without feeling embarrassed or left out.\r\n\r\nPromotes a Positive Classroom Environment: Offering snacks creates a welcoming and caring atmosphere. \r\n\r\nReduces Behavioral Challenges: When students are nourished, they are more patient, calm, and able to regulate their emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1759266585185,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-that-give-back/9700842/","projectTitle":"Snacks That Give Back","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156647_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633954708051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2156647"},{"teacherId":8852620,"projectId":9841683,"letterContent":"The students have really enjoyed being able to use the magazines. Its kind of a novelty because using print material like this does not happen often in the classroom unfortunately. They are assigned certain articles to take notes on and then have to complete a summary of the article. The summary handout is designed to help the students gain skills needed on standardized testing etc. \r\n\r\nI have given access to the online version to the teachers so they can use their smart boards to display articles, movie clips, pictures, etc. It's nice that the online version can change the reading level of the articles for the students too.\r\n\r\nSome staff members are also using the older magazines sets for sub work when they are not able to be in school. \r\n\r\nThis has been a great addition to out building.","fullyFundedDate":1761268147143,"projectUrl":"project/current-events-print-version-read-/9841683/","projectTitle":"Current Events - Print Version - Read !","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Swearingen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852620"},{"teacherId":8852620,"projectId":9841501,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the headsets. They use the better-quality headsets during positive reward while listening to music. The mid quality ones have been great for individual student work in class and standardized testing. \r\n\r\nWe have three new teachers in the building so I was able to share some of the mid quality headsets with them. This worked out great, especially since they were assorted colors and could be divided up easily. \r\n\r\nMy students are always amazed and excited to be in my class because of all the Positive Behavior Incentives I provide for them to earn. I would not be able to create this positive environment without donations from people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1763138086389,"projectUrl":"project/goes-together-like-carrots-and-peas-h/9841501/","projectTitle":"Goes Together Like Carrots and Peas - Headphones for Laptops","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Swearingen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852620"},{"teacherId":2156647,"projectId":9624984,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who generously donated art supplies to our science classroom. Your kindness and support have made a tremendous difference in the way our students experience and engage with science every single day.\r\n\r\nIn today's world, science and art are more connected than ever. Whether our students are illustrating the structure of a cell, designing posters about environmental sustainability, or constructing 3D models of the solar system, creativity plays an essential role in understanding complex scientific concepts. Thanks to your thoughtful donations, our classroom is now better equipped to bring these ideas to life in colorful, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBefore your contributions, many of our students had limited access to the art materials they needed to express their ideas visually. Simple supplies like markers, paints, sketch paper, glue sticks, and modeling clay might seem small, but in the hands of curious young scientists, they become powerful tools for exploration and understanding. Now, students can design models, create scientific diagrams, and illustrate their learning in ways that deepen comprehension and spark creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1755901534718,"projectUrl":"project/a-bright-school-year/9624984/","projectTitle":"A Bright School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156647_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633954708051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2156647"},{"teacherId":8965589,"projectId":9289827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my students now have more opportunities to explore their creativity and express themselves through art. Your donation helps us go beyond the basics—giving students access to materials and activities that inspire curiosity, confidence, and imagination.\r\n\r\nWatching students light up as they experiment with new art tools and ideas has been the best gift of all. Many of them are discovering new talents and finding joy in creating something uniquely their own. Your support doesn't just fund supplies—it encourages a love for learning and gives every student a chance to shine.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your belief in the power of art and the difference it makes in young lives. Thank you for helping us create a space where creativity can grow!","fullyFundedDate":1754931719466,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creativity-choice-based-art/9289827/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creativity: Choice-Based Art Projects for Student Voice and Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newcomer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8965589"},{"teacherId":8852620,"projectId":9397986,"letterContent":"These items have helped my students / class in two pays. One it gives students a chance to get something that like Carmex, Vaseline, etc. which they are always using. It's nice they don't have to share these items as often too which cold and flu season coming. \r\n\r\nThe second way this has helped my classroom is it adds an item the students can earn with the reward \"S\" Dollars they receive in class. It GREAT to have a nonfood item and something they actually use. \r\n\r\nThe items donated have been popular items in class and they students are very thankful for them.\r\n\r\nI appreciate the donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755521833338,"projectUrl":"project/the-things-you-need-but-forget-at-home/9397986/","projectTitle":"The Things You Need but Forget at Home.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Swearingen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852620"},{"teacherId":8852620,"projectId":9395908,"letterContent":"Students use the maps all the time. Students learning about places in other classes even come to use them. Sometimes I even catch students just looking at maps on their free time just to explore. The plushy ball globe is a hit too. I give it to students and tell them to find a location. It becomes like a game and we have even used a stop watch to time the students. \r\n\r\nIn my opinion its so helpful for students to be able to know where something is located that they are learning about. It helps them to get more involved in the lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1756077678884,"projectUrl":"project/where-is-that/9395908/","projectTitle":"Where Is That?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Swearingen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852620"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_104627","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":130,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":75.8,"schoolId":104627,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clayton Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clayton Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/clayton-academy/104627"}